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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS)   3

ID: FA480122R0001 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Oct. 29, 2024, 1:09 p.m. EDT

NOTICE #10 (29 October 2024)

TO: Those offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

Amendment 0008 has been posted and requires review and acknowledgment.

END NOTICE #10 (29 October 2024)

NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

TO: Those offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

Amendment 0007 has been posted and requires review and acknowledgment.

END NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

The Government continues evaluation of offerors and will be issuing a bridge contract to the incumbent until evalautions are completed. At this time, there is no estimated award date.

END NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

NOTICE #7 (14 June 2023)

Amendment 0006, Add Federally mandated Clause FAR 52.204-27.

A suspense of 20 June 2023 at 1630 MST is established to sign and return SF30 Amd 0006 to acknowledge the change in solicitation.

END NOTICE #7

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed. All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with 4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete. The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date. Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001. Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted. Please review ALL attachments.

Notice: Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As: All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST. Answers should be posted within a week.

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Background
The contract is issued by the United States Air Force for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS). The goal of the contract is to provide comprehensive training support services for remotely piloted aircraft operations, ensuring that personnel are adequately trained to meet mission requirements.

The agency's mission includes maintaining operational readiness and effectiveness in air operations.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for delivering various training support services as outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key tasks include:

1. Site Lead responsibilities as per paragraphs 1.2.1 through 1.2.1.2.9.4.4 of the PWS;
2. Simulated Mission Operator duties according to paragraphs 1.2.2 through 1.2.2.10;
3. Simulator Tactical Programmer tasks as defined in paragraphs 1.2.3 through 1.2.3.5;
4. Integrated Mission Developer functions as per paragraphs 1.2.4 through 1.2.4.5;
5. Administrative Support for Mission Support Scheduler following paragraphs 1.2.5 through 1.2.5.4;
6. Administrative Support for Flight Training Program according to paragraphs 1.2.6 through 1.2.6.12;
7. Administrative Support for Squadron Standardization and Evaluations Program as per paragraphs 1.2.7 through 1.2.7.9;
and additional roles such as Standardizations and Evaluations Lead, Simulator Duty Director, and Simulated Air Traffic Control Center responsibilities detailed in respective PWS sections.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is set at twelve months, with options available to extend based on workload increases and additional events required.

Place of Performance
The primary location for performance of this contract is Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Overview

Agency
Air Combat Command (ACC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
Feb. 28, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EST (original: Jan. 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 3, 2022, 12:22 p.m. EST (updated: Oct. 29, 2024, 1:09 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
NAICS
611512 - Flight Training
PSC
U006 - Education/Training- Vocational/Technical
Place of Performance
Holloman AFB, NM 88330 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
71% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 12/3/22 Air Combat Command issued Solicitation FA480122R0001 for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) due 2/28/25. The opportunity was issued with a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set aside with NAICS 611512 (SBA Size Standard $34 Million) and PSC U006.
Primary Contact
Name
Erik Montgomery   Profile
Email
erik.montgomery.10@us.af.mil
Phone
(575) 572-2203

Secondary Contact

Name
Sally D. Roberts   Profile
Email
sally.roberts@us.af.mil
Phone
(575) 572-5293

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Daniel Cass Profile daniel.cass@us.af.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AETC > FA4801 49 CONS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4801
Source Organization Code
500038639
Last Updated
May 2, 2025
Last Updated By
erik.montgomery.10@us.af.mil
Archive Date
May 1, 2025